Americanah

In this episode of Shelf Sabotage, we’re breaking down Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.We follow Ifemelu and Obinze across Nigeria, the United States, and the U.K., and use their story to open up a wider conversation.We talked about “the American dream,” Black hair, identity, unlearning respectability, and the tension between who you were, who you are, and who you’re becoming.We also get into relationships, immigration realities, and what it looks like to outgrow people and environments that once felt right.Tune in if you’re ready for your shelf to be sabotaged.